Once in the strong airflow, the airliner Aeromexico crashed shortly after takeoff. In the crash of 85 people were injured, 2 of them are in critical condition, but fortunately, all survived.
The Governor of the state of Durango , Jose Rosas Aispuro Torres reported that the plane crashed barely after leaving the international airport of Guadeloupe Victoria. «Managers recorded strong winds and this could lead to accidents,» — said at a press conference by the Governor.
#BREAKING Aeromexico»s Embraer E190 ‘XA-GAL’ #AM2431 crashed after takeoff in Durango, Mexico.
Atleast 80 people were on the plane. More Information soon. #Flight2431 #Aeroméxico #Aeromexico pic.twitter.com/a8J56AA7yq
— Merwan (@AviationMerwan) July 31, 2018
According to Torres, received serious burns to the pilot. All onboard there were 4 crewmen and 99 passengers: 88 adults and 11 children, including 2 babies.
As reported by a local television station, a representative of civil defense Alejandro Cardoza, the accident occurred about 1 km from the runway, that is, the liner did not have time to gain altitude.
Corporaciones de emergencia y seguridad se encuentran en el km17 de la autopista Durango — Torreón atendiendo accidente de la aeronave, cede el paso a los vehículos de emergencia 🚨 pic.twitter.com/XR75WuMlai
— PROTECCIÓN CIVIL DGO (@CEPCDurango) July 31, 2018
American Anabel Estrada from Joliet (Illinois), flying flight 2431, told CNNthat the plane, trying to overcome the strong wind and rain, twice hit the ground.
«The second blow was much stronger, I jumped up and banged his head on the ceiling, recalls the Stage. — After the second I saw flames in the cockpit…»
Rescuers managed to evacuate all passengers and crew members, before fire engulfed the cabin.
80 lesionados tras desplome de avión #Aeromexico en el Aeropuerto Guadalupe Victoria de #Durango en la ruta Durango — México Vuelo 2431 pic.twitter.com/I3BgIlizJx
— Isaac García (@elguams) July 31, 2018
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said he was ready to render all possible assistance to the Mexican authorities in the investigation, and its technicians will promptly arrive on the scene. The aircraft model Embraer 190 often used by commercial airlines worldwide, including American companies , American Airlines and JetBlue.
